Freedom Trail: Boston: A Guided Tour Through History

by Anna Mantzaris

Overview

Residents and visitors alike can journey back in time as they follow Boston’s 2 ½-mile Freedom Trail past twenty-six historic landmarks that embody pivotal events in the formation of America—including the site of the Boston Massacre and the Bunker Hill Monument. Timeline BooksThese one-of-a-kind guides allow readers to move through time as never before, bringing them face to face with the people and events behind some of America’s most important historical landmarks and locations. No other guidebooks draw so much on the first-hand accounts of those involved in the historic events that transpired in the areas covered—making readers feel as if they are experiencing living history. Each book features:* Two popout® maps—a historical map showing the area as it once was; and a modern map marking every stop on the tour and place mentioned in the text. * Additional color maps and up to 40-60 photos, both historical and modern * An introduction by an expert that sets the area in historical context * A timeline showing key historical events * A detailed walking tour of the present-day site, interspersed with first-hand accounts interspersed in the text or included as sidebars * Concise and colorful biographies of key historical figures * Where to stay and eat, and places to visit nearby

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780762757411
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	07/13/2010
Series:	Historical Tours
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	637,099
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Anna Mantzaris is a professional travel writer who has written other books on American cities including 48 Hours San Francisco for Globe.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Key Participants 8

Tour Stop 1 Boston Common 12

Tour Stop 2 Massachusetts State House 17

Tour Stop 3 Park Street Church 21

Tour Stop 4 Granary Burying Ground 24

Tour Stop 5 King's Chapel 26

Tour Stop 6 First Public School/Statue of Benjamin Franklin 29

Tour Stop 7 Old Corner Bookstore 33

Tour Stop 8 Old South Meeting House 35

Tour Stop 9 Old State House Museum 40

Tour Stop 10 Boston Massacre Site 44

Tour Stop 11 Faneuil Hall 47

Tour Stop 12 Paul Revere House 51

Tour Stop 13 Old North Church 57

Tour Stop 14 Copp's Hill Burying Ground 62

Tour Stop 15 USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides") 64

Tour Stop 16 Bunker Hill Monument 69

Boston: A Tourist's Guide to Exploring, Staying, and Eating 73

Glossary 85

Additional Reading 87

Index 89